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"情報は縮小されたい。幸運なことに、それは消滅する。"

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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The quote means that over time, the information we have can naturally decrease or fade away, and this can be beneficial. Think about how we don’t need to remember every single detail of a conversation we had years ago. Instead, we keep the most important parts and let the rest disappear. This helps our brains to not be overwhelmed by too much information. In history, people used to memorize long poems or stories, but they would often forget bits that weren’t that crucial. They could still tell the story without remembering every single word, hence only the most significant parts stayed alive. In your own life, you might learn a lot of things at school, but your mind will focus on the things that are most useful or interesting to you. Over time, less important details will just fade away and you won't miss them. This way, your brain manages what’s essential and lets go of what’s not.

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